Oakland city parks generally close at 10 PM and reopen at 6 AM unless otherwise posted. East Bay Regional Park District parks may have different hours. Persons in parks after closing may be cited for trespassing.
Most Oakland city parks close at 10 PM and open at 6 AM. Some parks, particularly those managed by the East Bay Regional Park District, have different hours (typically sunrise to sunset for some, with extended hours for others). Lake Merritt is open 24 hours but some areas around it have posted hours. Vehicles in park lots after hours may be ticketed or towed. Special events may have extended hours.
Being in closed parks is trespassing. Vehicles after hours may be ticketed and towed.
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